Governor urges lawmakers to increase penalties for those who refuse road sobriety tests

Ayotte calls for higher penalties for refusing breath alcohol test

The price you pay for refusing a breathalyzer in New Hampshire could double under a bill supported by New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte.

Mother of DUI Victim Joins Ayotte Push to Close ‘DUI Loophole’

We’re number one, but we’re still trying harder. That was Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s message at a press conference urging New Hampshire legislators to close the so-called “DUI loophole” and improve highway safety. Ayotte acknowledged that New Hampshire is ranked “the safest state in the nation.” But the first-term Republican said there is more work to be done, particularly in road safety and impaired driving prevention. “New Hampshire has the second-hi…

Governor urges lawmakers to increase penalties for those who refuse road sobriety tests

Gov. Kelly Ayotte is making a big push at the State House to close what she calls the DWI loophole.

Ayotte pushes harsher punishments for suspected drunken drivers who refuse test

At 68%, New Hampshire has the second highest rate of refusal for Breathalyzer tests in the United States, according to state officials. Law enforcement officials say it’s part of a cultural problem resulting from how the state punishes refusal. Gov.…

Ayotte: 'We can't wait any longer' to stiffen penalty for refusing to take DWI test

Surrounded by law enforcement leaders, victim advocates and supportive lawmakers, Gov. Kelly Ayotte turned up the heat Tuesday on the Republican-led House of Representatives to end the incentive in state

Ayotte Puts Pressure on House To Close DUI Breath Test Refusal ‘Loophole’

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.orgCONCORD – With families of those who have been killed by drunk drivers and law enforcement at her side, Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte called on the legislature Tuesday to strengthen the penalty for refusing a breath alcohol test. Senate Bill 620-FN, which cleared the Senate unanimously on a voice vote on Jan. 29, is set to be heard by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee but no hearing date has been …